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Suicide is preventable. ASIST can help. Register today!
8 August 2023

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is offering subsidized ASIST training in communities across the province beginning in September. Suicide is a difficult topic to bring up and…

CMHA NS Division launches Living Life to the Full program
2 August 2023

Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division [CMHA NS] is pleased to announce the launch of Living Life to the Full, an eight-week program designed to help participants maximize their…

Thank you Kent Building Supplies
27 July 2023

Thank you to Kent Building Supplies for supporting mental health. The Bayers Lake Store manager, Joel Stenabaugh and his team presented CMHA NS Division’s Executive Director, Karn Nichols with $13,…

Satisfy your sweet tooth and support mental health
21 July 2023

Did you know that when you purchase a Peace of Mind Bar from Peace by Chocolate you help fund mental health outreach initiatives? What could be sweeter! Twenty-five cents from…

We’re Hiring: Program Assistant | MPower Pilot
29 June 2023

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is looking for two passionate and self-motivated individuals to join our growing team. JOB POSTING: Program Assistant | MPower Pilot | Summer…

June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day
26 June 2023

June 27 is National PTSD Awareness Day, an annual campaign created to educate the public, increase awareness, and support those affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. According to the Canadian…

Outsider Insight Project fundraiser will support CMHA NS suicide prevention programming
24 June 2023

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division [CMHA NS] is excited to share that the Outsider Insight Project has announced they will generously donate $5 from every $30 t-shirt sold,…

Read our 2022 Annual Report: Stronger Together
19 June 2023

Each year, CMHA NS Division produces an annual report that outlines the year’s events, activities, achievements and challenges, as well as the outlook for the future. These reports are a…

NS Woman is on a mission to create a “wave of compassion” through fundraiser
9 June 2023

**CONTENT WARNING: This story mentions the topic of suicide and suicidal ideations.** If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts and need to speak with someone please call or text Talk Suicide…

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